Our client provides accommodation and related support services to help vulnerable people enjoy a more fulfilled life. It is a charity, based on Christian principles, which offers human compassion and practical support to meet people’s needs respecting their faith, culture and social background.
Currently they work in partnership with more than 35 local authorities and administrative authorities and has a growing network of 50 services across England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within their Mental Health Services in Exeter & East Devon for a Mental Health Support Worker. The services currently consist of St Andrew’s in Exmouth (6 Care Unit beds and 11 supported accommodation beds), Alternative to Care (A2C) in Exeter (4 supported accommodation beds within 1 community house), Floating Support Services across Exeter & East Devon and an Education, Training & Employment project providing volunteering and job opportunities for clients.

St Andrew’s House is a service that specialises in working with people with mental health difficulties. St Andrew’s House has a 6-bed CQC registered Care Unit offering care and support on medium term beds, step down and respite and 11 supported accommodation beds.

They have a dedicated support team who provide recovery-focused support to their clients in addressing identified support needs and empowering them to work in a recovery focused way that will enable them to progress to future independent living.

You will be responsible for effectively managing an assigned caseload, contingent on needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the client of the service. You will also provide assessment, monitoring, support planning, linkage and advocacy for clients involved in the service.

Your main place of work will be within the Exmouth area, however, there may be the occasional requirement to work across their sites within Exeter and Exmouth to provide cover and additional support.

About you:

The successful candidate will need a patient and calm professional manner and a fair and non-discriminatory, non-judgemental approach. Proven experience of working with clients with mental health difficulties and who are difficult to engage is essential, as are good I.C.T., administration and communication skills.

You will also possess a clear understanding the service delivery and resources available for those clients who experience mental health issues.

The ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts will be required, as is the ability to travel effectively within the geographical location of East Devon.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Certificate will be required for this post.

As an equal opportunities employer, our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Assistant, Housing Association, Residential Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Voluntary Sector, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

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